System without a C: drive

> From: A Computer User
> Sent: October 8, 2005
> To: Ask Leo!
> Subject: System without a C: drive
>
> Leo,

> Running XP. When my nephew built my computer, he installed my
> old hard drive in addition to my new one. The computer
> changed the drive assignments at that time with the old hard
> drive becoming "C" and the new becoming "F." Since that time
> have removed the old "C" hard drive and the only hard drive
> remains as "F." Now, some downloads won't install because
> they want a C path. (No Browse available) and various other
> functions trying to utilize C drive have problems. Drive
> Management will not let me reassign my F Drive to C because
> it is the main boot drive. What can I do? Thanks for your help. Kathy

OK, this is a bit of a hack, but I'd be curious if it works for
you.

Create a new directory on F: ... maybe call it F:\VIRTUAL_C
Then in a command shell, run this command:

SUBST C: F:\VIRTUAL_C

That will create a virtual C: drive which is really that
subdirectory on F:.

If that works, then you'll want to make that SUBST command
part of your startup so that it happens each time you login.

Let me know, I'm curious if this'll solve your problem...

Thanks for asking,

Leo